The Type 23 frigate or Duke class is a class of frigates built for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. The ships are named after British Dukes , thus leading to the class being commonly known as the Duke class.

HMS Lancaster is a Duke-class Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy, launched by Queen Elizabeth II [15] on 24 May 1990. [16] The ship is known as "The Queen's Frigate", [ 17 ] the Duke of Lancaster being a subsidiary title of the Sovereign.

Also known as the Type 23 frigate, the Duke Class was originally designed for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. They have evolved into ships capable of almost any task expected of them around the globe, equipped with the technology …

HMS Monmouth was the sixth Duke-class Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She was the seventh ship to bear the name and was launched by Lady Eaton in 1991, being commissioned two years later.

Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic, the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates have proven their versatility in warfighting, peace-keeping and maritime security operations around the globe.

Dec 18, 2020 · Type 23 Duke class frigates are multi-role warships built by Swan Hunter and BAE Systems for the UK’s Royal Navy. The frigates are the core of the Royal Navy’s front-line fleet designed to safeguard Britain’s important maritime trade routes.

Jul 5, 2019 · The Type 23 Frigates have had a lengthy service life. This was in sharp contrast to the US Navy, which at the time was building a more balance force centred around Carrier Battle Groups. As the first in the firing line, Britain would have to change- and so in the 70’s, we did.

Feb 16, 2024 · In addition to Fleet Time Engineering and wider logistic support, the Fleet Frigate Support Centre will provide surface ship deep maintenance for the T23 Duke class of frigate until the 2030 timeframe when modern, updated and flexible facilities will be developed across the site.

Aug 31, 2017 · Throughout its lifetime, the Type 23 frigate has been at the forefront of British overseas activity. They are regularly used in drug-interdiction raids in the Caribbean, with raids netting millions in cocaine or heroin.

In a 17 March 2025 written parliamentary response, UK Defence Procurement Minister Maria Eagle stated that £941.2m had been spent on the delivery of Type 23 frigate upkeeps completed since 2014, with a further £63.7m contractually committed for the …